What is film distribution?
Film distribution is the process of making a movie available for viewing by an audience. This is done by a distributor showing the film to potential cinemas and seeing if they are willing to show it on their screens. Distribution is key.
What is the distributors role?
A professional who would determine the marketing strategy for the film.
Whats a distribution plan?
A distribution plan is the distributor knowing exactly how to market the film to the targeted audience.
Whats a P+A budget?
A P+A budget is the prints and advertising budgets for a film.
What is the average distribution cost for a big six film?
The average cost is around $50 million
What does the distribution budget include?
The distribution budget includes: advertisements, billboards, press events, premieres, commercials
What is a simultaneous release?
Simultaneous release is when a company decide to for example release their film the same time as the DVD.
What are some main distribution companies?
- 20th Century Fox Film
- Columbia Pictures
- Artificial Eye
- Cinema International Corporation
Distribution have to concentrate or interesting the target audience or no-one will be interested in the film and go and watch it in the cinemas. Audience is very important to distributors.
Why is the release date crucial?
The release date is crucial because if for example you are releasing a children's film targeted for 4-10 year olds and the release date for your film is when children will all be at school they will not be able to come and see the film. Whereas if the release date for a children's film is during school holidays, more children will be able to come and see the film.
What is self distribution?
Self distribution is when a person will distribute their film on their own by for example advertising for free online.
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